What is Anywhere Grand Ring?
Move the iconic “Grand Ring” of Expo 2025 anywhere on the map and see how it stacks up in size. From the Expo site to landmarks across Japan and around the world, discover the true scale of the world’s largest wooden structure in a fun, interactive way.
Problem
Users currently have difficulty visualizing and understanding the scale of the Expo 2025 Grand Roof Ring compared to real-world locations without a dynamic, interactive tool
Existing methods (static images, manual measurements) lack real-time spatial context and global comparison capabilities
Solution
Web-based interactive mapping tool that lets users overlay Expo 2025's Grand Ring on any global location using satellite maps
Provides instant visual comparisons of the structure's 492m diameter against famous landmarks and user-chosen locations
Customers
Architecture enthusiasts analyzing large-scale designs
Tourism professionals promoting Expo 2025
Educators teaching spatial concepts
Urban planners comparing infrastructure scales
Unique Features
First tool specifically visualizing Expo 2025's signature architecture globally
Combines official architectural data with Google Maps API for precision
Enables viral social sharing of comparisons through screenshot features
User Comments
Makes abstract dimensions concrete through visual juxtaposition
Fun way to grasp architectural scale internationally
Effective educational tool for understanding megastructures
Surprisingly addictive geographic exploration experience
Great promotional asset for Expo 2025 awareness
Traction
Launched 2023-09-14 on ProductHunt
Integrated with Google Maps Platform
Featured in Osaka tourism initiatives
Used by 15K+ users in first month per SimilarWeb data
Market Size
Global AR/VR in architecture market projected to reach $14.2 billion by 2030 (Grand View Research)
Expo 2025 expects 28 million visitors creating secondary demand for digital tools
